At present, it is strange to even imagine other actors on the spot of the characters from the Game of Thrones who have grown fond of them. Nevertheless, the casting for the role of each hero, even a minor one, was very large, and therefore I had to fight for a “place in the sun”.
It is worth paying attention to some actors who were more close than ever to the cherished role, but almost reached the cherished goal.
On the one hand, it would be nice to see some actors in the place of their favorite characters. Perhaps they would even better fit into the plot and the canvas of the picture, but what can you do.
And there are those actors on the list whose absence in the movie saga was very successful. They would very strongly stand out from other residents of Westeros.
10. His Sparrow (Jared Harris)
At first, Jared Harris was very eager to get a role in another popular series, namely in the World of the Wild West, but Anthony Hopkins passed him around the corner.
In the case of the role of His Sparrow, Jared is also ahead of the equally famous Jonathan Price. One gets the impression that the directors of the specialty are looking for older actors for cooperation.
9. Melisandra, Red Priestess (Gillian Anderson)
"Secret Agent Dana Scully" auditioned for "Game of Thrones", but for a long time did not admit to what role. Fans guessed and independently came to the conclusion that it was either the role of Cersei or the Red Priestess Melisandra.
The daughter of the actress could not believe how to abandon such a significant project. To which Gillian replied that it would be better to spend time filming films on the works of Scorsese.
8. Ksaro Ksoan Daxos (Mahershala Ali)
The casting director of the series for a very long time lamented that the role of Ksaro was not given to Mahershal Ali. In her opinion, he would ideally fit into the project, especially since he approached the sample process very carefully.
But in the end, everything went wrong. Who knows, maybe Mahershala Ali would have approached the rest of the cast to a greater extent, but no one will know about this.
7. Renly Baratheon / Loras Tyrell (Sam Hewan)
Sam Hughen is a big fan of the Game of Thrones universe, and therefore everything that happens in the Westeros world is very close to his spirit. And what was his total disappointment when, after trying several roles at once, Sam was denied participation!
He was closer than ever to characters like Renly Baratheon, Loras Tyrell and a few other Night Watch brothers, and everywhere he lacked a bit! Well, nothing, not a single event happens just like that, which means that Sam is better to remain a devoted spectator.
6. Katilyn Stark (Jennifer El)
Jennifer El, widely known after the series “Pride and Prejudice” and the role of Elizabeth Bennet, not only passed the test for the role of Katylyn Stark, she got this role!
She even starred in a pilot episode, but refused at the last moment, because she decided that she could not leave her little daughter for such a long period of filming. The sweet and funny irony is that a loving and caring mother refused to play a loving and caring mother.
5. Sansa Stark (Izzy Michael Small)
Izzy Michael Small was literally a step away from getting the role of Sansa Stark. At the last moment, studio bosses still approved Sophie Turner.
According to the British actress, she was not very upset, since the series shows "nudity" in abundance, and a similar alignment of events would hardly have liked her parents.
4. Daenerys Targaryen (Tamzin Merchant)
Just like Jennifer El, Tamzin Merchant managed to star in a pilot episode of the first season of Game of Thrones. But after that, the actress decided for some reason to leave the project. It is still unclear what influenced her decision.
Was it not the masterpiece quality of the first series or the desire to star in the Tudors series, but Tamzin Merchant did not want to continue to take part in the filming. It is worth noting that the author of the entire saga, George Martin, highly praised the actress’s game in the same series “The Tudors”.
3. King of the Wall (Dominic West)
Dominic West miscalculated very much with the role of Mans the Raider. He could take on the incarnation of the King-of-the-Wall on the screen, but decided that spending so much time without his family was too difficult for him.
Dominic's nephew lamented that his uncle refused to participate in the only cool series that is shown on television. When Dominic caught himself and wanted to return to the role, it was already too late. The role went to Kiaran Hinds.
2. Stannis Baratheon (Mark Strong)
It’s about whom you can definitely say that it’s a pity that the audience did not see his name in the cast. Most likely, Mark Strong would fit perfectly into the cruel and formidable world of Westeros, and outwardly he is suitable for the role of the stern and cold-blooded Stannis Baratheon.
Unfortunately, Mark Strong chose to abandon the role in favor of the series "Low Winter Sun", which, sadly, did not continue its existence beyond the first season. The role of Stannis was taken by Stephen Dillane, who, although brilliantly embodied on the screen the character of one of the Baratheon brothers, was not inspired by the spirit of the serial universe.
1. Cersei Lannister (Tricia Helfer)
Tricia Helfer is a recognized star that becomes one after participating in the series "Star Cruiser Galaxy." The actress has repeatedly informed her loyal fans on Twitter that she is going to try on the role of Cersei Lannister.
Unfortunately, as if the audience did not support their favorite, but she did not get the role of Cersei. Trishia spoke very warmly about both books and the series. She sincerely believes that according to the literary works of George Martin they will still make a great series in which she can take part.